Lynn Haven moves forward with sidewalks

Published: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 08:58 PM.

LYNN HAVEN — The Lynn Haven City Commission took another step toward installing sidewalks along State 77 Tuesday.

The commission approved funding of around $100,000 for David H. Melvin Inc. for engineering services on the sidewalk project.

In City Manager John Lynch’s report, he mentioned it was possible the state Department of Transportation may not be able to provide supplemental funding for the project, but it would not pose a problem.

“There may or may not be sufficient funding,” Lynch said. “Melvin will not charge full payment until the project is completed.”

The sidewalk project, estimated to cost a total of $1 million, includes installation of the walkways on both sides of the highway from Baldwin Road to Mowat School Road.

LYNN HAVEN — The Lynn Haven City Commission took another step toward installing sidewalks along State 77 Tuesday.

The commission approved funding of around $100,000 for David H. Melvin Inc. for engineering services on the sidewalk project.

In City Manager John Lynch’s report, he mentioned it was possible the state Department of Transportation may not be able to provide supplemental funding for the project, but it would not pose a problem.

“There may or may not be sufficient funding,” Lynch said. “Melvin will not charge full payment until the project is completed.”

The sidewalk project, estimated to cost a total of $1 million, includes installation of the walkways on both sides of the highway from Baldwin Road to Mowat School Road.

Which engineering firm would be hired for the project became an issue earlier this year when commissioners selected a local company that had not been ranked highest by a city committee. That led Marianna-based Melvin, which had been ranked highest, to file a protest. The issue was settled when the local firm, Preble-Rish, withdrew from consideration.

In other action Tuesday:

-Commissioners approved a contract renewal for the purchase of bulk gasoline and diesel fuel.

-Commissioners appointed Sally Stanley to the General Employees Pension Board and Linda Hamilton to the Police Officers Pension Board.

-Mayor Walter Kelley presented the Employee of the Month plaque to Robert Brannon for “outstanding performance, productivity and dedicated performance.”